Curate Your Swiss Wedding: City, Lake or Mountain

Gliding through emerald mountains, past wooden cabins scattered like matchsticks across green slopes, and lakes so still they mirrored the icy blue sky, Switzerland felt almost unreal. I was driving back from a trip to Italy when its pristine beauty took me by surprise. I never imagined I’d one day live here, in Zürich, nestled in the German-speaking heart of this remarkably diverse country.

Switzerland isn’t just one place. It unfolds like a soft-spoken mosaic; from the sun-drenched, Italian-inflected south with its piazzas and palms, to the lavender fields and rosé-soaked afternoons of the French-speaking cantons, to the cool, clean precision of the German regions where every train arrives on time and the mountain air feels like a reset.

It’s also, as I recently discovered on a very special trip with Switzerland Tourism, the ideal place to get married. At an event hosted by Switzerland Tourism, a local planner casually remarked how “everything is so well organized here.” And it’s true – the country is known for its reliability, its elegance, its calm. But what surprised me most is that for all its reputation as a land of luxury, Switzerland can actually be more affordable than a wedding in Italy or the South of France.

This is, after all, the land of luxury. Home to the world’s finest watchmakers. In the Jura Valley, where the tradition began, time has long been shaped by hand in quiet ateliers, each movement crafted with care. That same spirit of meticulousness and grace carries through to weddings here: beautifully run, subtly opulent, and always deeply connected to place, steeped in nature.

Header Image: Thun Castle, Bern

What makes Switzerland truly exceptional is its regional diversity – from language and landscape to aesthetic rhythm. Each season casts the country in a different light: in winter, snow-blanketed peaks create cinematic alpine scenes; spring brings wildflowers to the valleys and crisp clarity to the lakes; summer stretches long and golden, perfect for lakefront celebrations or garden fêtes; and autumn cloaks the vineyards and forests in warm, romantic hues. No matter the time of year, it’s a place of inimitable beauty for a wedding. Personally, a celebration right on the slopes sounds like an absolute dream. Whether high in the mountains, nestled by a lake, or tucked into a historic cityscape, we’ve rounded up our favorite venues in every corner of the country.

Lake

Bürgenstock Resort – Lake Lucerne

Perched above Lake Lucerne, Bürgenstock marries ultra-modern architecture with old-world prestige. With its glass-enclosed ceremony spaces, dramatic cliffside views, and seamless service, it’s made for couples drawn to sleek sophistication with a sense of altitude.

Villa St. Charles Hall – Meggen, Lake Lucerne

A neoclassical gem on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Villa St. Charles Hall is all golden light, heritage columns, and sweeping lawns. Ideal for a midsummer ceremony followed by a garden dinner under strings of light, it evokes quiet grandeur with an intimate feel.

Villa Honegg – Lake Lucerne

Tucked into the hills above Lake Lucerne, Villa Honegg offers a rare kind of privacy and poise. With just 23 rooms, a serene mountain-view terrace, and an iconic outdoor pool, it’s ideal for a minimalist, high-altitude escape with your closest circle.

Schadau Castle, Thun, Bernese Oberland

With its fairytale turrets, lakefront setting, and direct views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Schadau Castle is romance materialised. A rare blend of intimacy and spectacle, it’s made for couples who love both history and high drama.

Villa Emden, Brissago Islands, Ticino

Accessible only by boat, this villa on the Brissago Islands feels entirely suspended in time. Lush gardens, exotic botanicals, and views across the glittering Lago Maggiore make it ideal for intimate, artfully curated weddings with Italian-Swiss flair.

City

The Dolder Grand – Zürich

High above Zurich, The Dolder Grand feels both urban and otherworldly – where a century-old castle meets contemporary art and spa indulgence. With sweeping views over the city, lake, and Alps, it’s a haven for couples wanting a Swiss wedding that merges tradition with modern grandeur.

Le Montreux Palace – Montreux, Vaud

Overlooking Lake Geneva with Belle Époque grandeur and immaculate lakefront gardens, this palace sets the stage for romantic, luminous celebrations.

Mountain

The Alpina Gstaad – Gstaad, Bernese Oberland

Carved into the alpine hillside, The Alpina Gstaad is effortlessly refined – warm woods, art-filled interiors, and views that hush the room. It’s where couples come for a wedding that feels deeply personal, beautifully designed, and quietly opulent.

Badrutt’s Palace – St. Moritz

With its iconic tower, frozen-lake views, and sense of grandeur, Badrutt’s Palace is the epitome of alpine elegance. Winter weddings here feel cinematic – think horse-drawn sleighs, ballroom dinners, and snowy mountains as your backdrop.

Grand Hotel Victoria Jungfrau – Interlaken, Bernese Oberland

Framed by the peaks of the Jungfrau and the soft green of the valley below, this heritage hotel channels alpine glamour with timeless grace. Expect chandeliers, high ceilings, and views that shift from morning mist to star-strewn night skies — made for a classically romantic wedding.

Grand Hotel Kronenhof – Pontresina, Engadin Valley

Step inside this Belle Époque sanctuary and time slows. Just outside St. Moritz, the Kronenhof offers glacier views, horse-drawn carriage arrivals, and frescoed salons — ideal for a winter wedding layered in nostalgia and mountain majesty.

For more information & to book your wedding or event, visit Switzerland Tourism.